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Never Too Far

· by Mariah Carey

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)You’re

with (C)me

till the (F)bit ter end;

what we (Bbmaj9)had tran scends

this ex (F)pe ri ence.

Too pain ful (CN.C.)to

(Cmaj7)talk a bout;

so I’ll (Fmaj7)hold it (Fmaj9)in

till my (Bbmaj9)heart can mend,

and be (Fmaj7)brave e (F6)nough to (F)love a (G7)gain.

(Fmaj9)A place (Em7)in time (Dm7)still be longs to (Cmaj7)us,

(Fmaj9)stays pre served (Em7)in my mind.

(Dm7)In the mem ’ries, (F)there is sol ace.

(Cmaj9)Oh,

nev er too (Fmaj9)far a way;

I won’t let (Bbmaj9)time e rase

one bit of (F)yes ter day, ’cause I have (G7)learned that (Cmaj9)no

bod y can (Fmaj9)take your place.

Though we can (Bbmaj9)nev er be,

I’ll keep you (F)close to me when I re (G7)mem ber: (Fmaj9)glit ter (Em7)ing lights, (Dm7)in can des cent (Cmaj7)eyes,

(Fmaj9)still pre served (Em7)in my mind.

(Dm7)In the mem ’ries, (F)I’ll find sol ace.

(Cmaj9)Oh,

nev er too (Fmaj9)far a way;

I won’t let (Bbmaj9)time e rase

one bit of (F)yes ter day, and I have (G7)learned that (Cmaj9)no

bod y can (Fmaj9)take your place.

Though we can (Bbmaj9)nev er be,

I’ll keep you (F)close to me when I re (G7)mem ber: (F)close to me, and I’ll re (G7)mem ber.

(Fmaj9)A place (Em7)in time (Dm7)still be longs to (Cmaj7)us,

(Fmaj9)stays pre served (Em7)in my mind.

(F)In the mem ’ries, (Gb)there is sol ace.

(Dbmaj9)Oh,

nev er too (Gbmaj9)far a way;

I won’t let (Cbmaj9)time e rase

one bit of (Gb)yes ter day, ’cause I have learned that (Dbmaj9)no

bod y can (Gbmaj9)take your place.

And though we can (Cbmaj9)nev er be,

I’ll think of (Gb)you and me.

Al ways re mem ber.

(Dbmaj9)Love.

You’re (Gb)nev er too (Dbmaj9)far.

Never Too Far by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Never Too Far” by Mariah Carey in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 72 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Never Too Far" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Never Too Far"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Never Too Far" use?: Just 21 chords: Ab7, Bbmaj9, C, C7, Cbmaj9, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, Dbmaj9, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mariah Carey songs work for kids?: Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.